FAQ

A Financial Estimation letter is a letter stating how much money a student needs for tuition and living expenses. Usually the Central or Government Bank requires this letter in order to release specified amounts of currency from holdings. To request a Financial Estimation letter, follow the instructions below:

Fill out the Financial Estimation Request form found on our website

Specify what terms you are requesting for the estimate (if multiple terms one letter for all, or one letter per term) o

Obtain a copy of your Cashier’s receipt or printout of your SIS Account. This receipt must show your full name and student ID number.

Once you have gathered the required documents, submit them to the front desk at the ISC. You will be emailed when the letter is ready for pickup. Please allow 3 business days for processing.

The University of Windsor has an Emergency Relief Fund for International Students that may support International Students during a temporary period of financial difficulty. Before a student can be referred to the application process, the student must first arrange for an appointment to meet with the Director in the International Student Centre. Visit the ISC’s website for more information.

The process varies from country to country. You will have to contact the of your country in order to find out the application procedures. Once you have renewed your passport, you must then renew your study permit, and, if you are planning to travel, your entry visa.